Nigeria’s arms manufacturer Proforce defence has unveiled it’s all-new armoured personnel carrier, the PF Hulk.
According to a Proforce social media announcement on 25 June, the “PF Hulk” MRAP is a versatile vehicle designed to transport personnel or military supplies while providing necessary protection. It supports the installation of weapon systems and specialized equipment and can tow trailed systems.
With a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 15 tons and a protection level of 3a / 3b according to STANAG 4569 standards, it can carry up to 10 personnel.
Also, according to Proforce’s brochure distributed at the 3rd Africa Air Force Forum held in Abuja last May, the armoured vehicle’s Gross weight is 14,500kg, and fitted with a YaMZ-536 turbocharged diesel engine.
The PF Hulk MRAP is equipped with a 360-horsepower engine, a 6-speed automatic or 5-speed mechanical transmission gear box, and has a fuel endurance of 1,000 km.
The PF Hulk features a road clearance of 400 mm, length of 6,500 mm, width of 2,550 mm, and a height of 2,800 mm.
This new vehicle joins a growing number of tactical vehicles in Proforce ‘s portfolio. It’s first publicly unveiled armoured vehicle – the PF Ara (or Thunder in English) was unveiled in August 2017.
An improved variant, the PF Ara II MRAP was unveiled in 2019. Eight of which were delivered to the Nigerian Army in 2018 out of an order of 30. Proforce Nigeria disclosed that the Ara II offers significant enhancements, most notably a fully monocoque hull.
In September 2021, Proforce unveiled the Viper, a new class of tactical mobility vehicles for a small fire team. The new vehicle PF Viper was unveiled when by the Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff on Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, and several delegates visited Proforce facility.
And just like the PF Ara (Thunder), the Viper was also redesigned. Proforce unveiled a radically redesigned PF Viper in December, which was displayed during the Research and Development Exhibition at the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference in Abuja in 2021.
Proforce Limited has also developed the PF Fury, an ultra-light combat vehicle, first displayed at the Nigerian Army Research and Development (R&D) exhibition held in Owerri, Imo State on 6 July 2022.
In February this year, Proforce signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, to supply Proforce with drivelines for its military vehicles. The MOU was signed at the World Defence Show 2024 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, where both companies showcased their latest innovations in defense technology.
In May, at the 3rd Africa Airforce Forum, Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) of Pakistan and Proforce Intelligence Systems Limited (PISL) of Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance technological exchange, and promote peace and security in the region.